[ANN] RAVENBIT DIY Physical coins [SOLD OUT]

[mrbrt]

Announcing the Ravenbit DIY Physical Bitcoin Kit



The Ravenbit physical bitcoin's composition is approximately 85% copper/15% zinc, commonly referred to as Goldine. It weighs in at 27 grams and has a diameter of 39mm. Each of the 1,000 coins, in this limited edition first batch, is individually numbered.

In addition to the physical coin, each kit includes:

    (1) Ravenbit Physical Bitcoin
    (4) Custom Tamper-Evident Security Holograms
    (1) 8.5 x 11 (US Letter) sheet of Gloss Clear Custom Public/Private Key labels (Inkjet)
    (1) 8.5 x 11 (US Letter) sheet of Crystal Clear Custom Public/Private Key labels (Laser)
    (1) 8.5 x 11 (US Letter) sheet of Premium White Uncoated Custom Public/Private Key labels (Inkjet or Laser)
    (1) Velvet coin pouch
    (1) Acrylic coin display stand
    (1) Air-tite direct fit capsule

More detailed specifications here

What makes Ravenbit's physical bitcoin different from most other offerings?

1) We don't generate, store or otherwise have access to your private key
We provide you with custom label sheets, a custom tamper evident hologram and a client-side javascript label template generator. You generate your keys with your preferred bitcoin wallet generator (we like bitaddress.org), paste the keys into our template generator, and then print to the included label sheets. No longer do you have to place your trust in the issuer or the issuer's processes. (p.s. we encourage you to examine the label generator's code)

2) We don't denominate our coins
You get to decide how much, or how little BTC you want to load onto your coin.

3) We don't load bitcoin onto our coins
Sending the denominated value to the issuer, so the issuer can load the bitcoin after the coin is delivered puts the issuer at risk of regulatory action and again, requires the buyer to place his or her trust in the issuer. It also adds a significant up front cost for the buyer.

What does the coin cost?

*NEW* bulk order discounts! (Note these discounts only apply to the kits)
5+ coin kits: 10% discount
10+ coin kits: 18% discount
20+ coin kits: 25% discount
These discounts are automatically applied at checkout. If you are interested in larger quantities please PM or email for special pricing

One (1) Ravenbit physical bitcoin kit is currently on sale for $29 (+ shipping). If you are not interested in the full kit, we are selling the coin, 2 holograms and air-tite capsule for $19 + shipping.

Which payment methods do you accept?

We accept bitcoin through Coinbase, and most major credit cards. All payments are made on ravenbit.com

Where do you ship and which shipping providers do you offer?
We ship worldwide via USPS, Fedex or DHL. If you require shipping via DHL please PM me for a quote.

[mrbrt]

Now accepting most major credit cards.

Price updated to $29 + shipping for the coin kit OR $19 + shipping for the coin, 2 holograms and an air-tite case.

[miffman]

All these physical bitcoins look really good  btw, do you have intl shipping available?

[felix123]

The binary reads "Satoshi Nakamoko" ! 

[mrbrt]

All these physical bitcoins look really good  btw, do you have intl shipping available?

Thanks, miffman.

Yes, we currently offer shipping worldwide via Fedex. Check out ravenbit.com for more info.

[mrbrt]

The binary reads "Satoshi Nakamoko" ! 

 

[mrbrt]

*Satoshi Nakamoto

Had to recheck that binary to make sure we didnt spell his/her/their name wrong.

[gary492]

I would buy one but their to expensive if they were $40 i would get them

[dj6230]

110$ Int.l shipping is just too expensive.
I would love to buy one of these, but damn!

Are there no other shipping alternatives (to Norway)?

[mrbrt]

110$ Int.l shipping is just too expensive.
I would love to buy one of these, but damn!

Are there no other shipping alternatives (to Norway)?

I agree, it's just that the cheaper USPS alternatives are slow. If that is alright with you, it looks like shipping for 1 or 2 coins to Oslo (not sure where you are) is about $15 for USPS First class international, $40 for USPS Priority mail and $50 for USPS Priority mail express. I'm working on getting these prices built into the site, but in the meantime PM me and we can work out one of these options for the time being.

[johnniewalker]

Nice design/ambition. I can't justify paying $60+ for a coin thats not made of any precious metal. Good luck though!

[takagari]

Very cool but again too much money for a copper coin silver plated I could justify $75, but that's essentially a large penny.

Good luck, I'll watch incase you decide to drop prices. But can mind my own coins for a lot less lol.

[mrbrt]

Price drop:

$29 for the kit

or

$19 for coin, 2 holograms and air-tite capsule

[WinterParker]

Hey I will buy a kit with just regular USPS ground shipping. Is there a payment @ - I didn't see it.

Thx and good work, I would have loved a silver proof of this!

[mrbrt]

Hey I will buy a kit with just regular USPS ground shipping. Is there a payment @ - I didn't see it.

Thx and good work, I would have loved a silver proof of this!

Short run of a silver proof is coming - sign up for the newsletter at ravenbit.com for updates.

If you are ordering just 1 kit USPS first class shipping should be available for $4 (if you are in the U.S.). International will be roughly ~$10 more. PM me if you have any issues.

[The 4ner]

*Satoshi Nakamoto

Had to recheck that binary to make sure we didnt spell his/her/their name wrong.

Satoshi's identity has yet to be revealed let alone his gender. Why then is the silhouette on the coin of a man? Hmmm.
That's why I won't purchase it.

[torusJKL]

Is it possible to see the public key through the hologram or somewhere else on the coin?

[mrbrt]

*Satoshi Nakamoto

Had to recheck that binary to make sure we didnt spell his/her/their name wrong.

Satoshi's identity has yet to be revealed let alone his gender. Why then is the silhouette on the coin of a man? Hmmm.
That's why I won't purchase it.

1) Nowhere have I indicated that the profile on my coin is a man's profile.
2) It is common knowledge that Satoshi's P2P Foundation account details list him as a 37 year old male living in Japan (see Vice article here)

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According to his P2P foundation account details, Satoshi claimed to be a 37-year-old male living in Japan

[mrbrt]

Is it possible to see the public key through the hologram or somewhere else on the coin?

Yes, I'm working on getting detailed pics of this on the website, so that the process is more clear. The outer 5mm of the hologram is partially transparent. The public key label will line up with the partially transparent portion of the hologram so that the public key is viewable. The public key labels are also transparent, so you have the option of placing the public key label on top of the hologram. See ravenbit.com/features and ravenbit.com/instructions for more details and I will update this post when I post additional pics.

[The 4ner]

*Satoshi Nakamoto

Had to recheck that binary to make sure we didnt spell his/her/their name wrong.

Satoshi's identity has yet to be revealed let alone his gender. Why then is the silhouette on the coin of a man? Hmmm.
That's why I won't purchase it.

1) Nowhere have I indicated that the profile on my coin is a man's profile.
2) It is common knowledge that Satoshi's P2P Foundation account details list him as a 37 year old male living in Japan (see Vice article here)

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According to his P2P foundation account details, Satoshi claimed to be a 37-year-old male living in Japan

His identity isn't revealed so I'll take anything I read with a grain of salt. You didn't claim him to be a man but the silhouette on the coins design is clearly shaped like the head of a male. It's not ambiguous at all.